Midland Park Matters Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? needs Internet access so she can do additional work at home via websites recommended by her teacher. Alicia’s mother, Felicity, is a single parent. Although she works, she is unable to afford a computer for her daughter. Another big need: We are in need of a new good quality copy machine for the Northern Regional Center. Save our van: A few years back, we were able to acquire a van due to the generosity of a local church. Since then, we have made countless deliveries of groceries and other items to the families we serve. Now we need your help to keep the van in operation (maintenance, licensing, gas, and oil). If you can help by contributing or by organizing a fundraiser, please let us know. To volunteer: You can help in a variety of ways. Turn your next barbecue into a Our hat’s off to everyone who has made a contribution recently. Come celebrate with us: We invite the public to come out and celebrate the Northern Regional Center on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by and see our office and pantry, and learn what ECF is all about. There is no obligation to do anything. Just help us celebrate the 27 years that we have been serving children and their families in our region. Light refreshments will be served. This family needs help: Alicia is six years old and will soon start first grade. She was diagnosed with leukemia when she was karen/janine 4-29-09two, and for the next few years she went through treatment. Although she EmmanuelHelp3x.75(4-29-09) now has been cancer-free since, Alicia is having 3 x .75problems with attention and with certain learning skills. Her teacher recommended a computer to help her. Alicia September 15, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 13 fundraiser for us by collecting checks or gift cards, or donate your restaurant or business for a few hours to host a fundraiser of your choice. Your efforts help us to help families like Alicia’s in many ways, including enabling ECF to send caseworkers to visit the children at home or in the hospital. This support for the kids, their siblings, and parents is crucial. Your grocery donations also help to support ECF’s food pantry, where volunteers deliver food and other goods to many homes in the region. Get your kids involved, too. We have received proceeds from bake sales, yard sales, and lemonade stands. Is your Cub Scout or Girl Scout Troop looking to earn badges? Volunteering at ECF is a great way to get creative and have fun while learning about philanthropy. We rely on our local community to help support our families. Many of them do not have the financial or emotional support to help them get through a major illness like cancer. Please remember: We do not charge anything for our services. We rely on you! We are also happy to speak about our programs at local fundraisers and events. If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer, or just stop by and meet with us, take a look at our pantry, and learn about ECF. Call us at (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. Our storage space is limited. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Please visit us on the web at: www.emmanuelcancer.org. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! Services for Seniors seminar slated Mill Gardens in Midland Park will host a free seminar, “Services for Seniors,” on Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. As people enter their senior years, they often worry about losing their independence and depleting their financial resources. Elder Care Options will answer questions and provide valuable information about services and resources for senior citizens. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the choices available to them. All are welcome. RSVP to (201) 4937400 by Sept. 20. Mill Gardens is located at 36 Faner Road, Midland Park. Tuesday - Thursday AM 9:30-12:00 PM 7:30-10:00 13 Weeks, $390* Interm-Adv. Classes Monday AM 9:30-12:30 13 Weeks, $468* ADULT CLASSES FALL CLASSES • SEPT. 13 TO DEC. 18, 2010 Monday - Friday PM 3:30-5:30 13 Weeks, $364* Pottery Birthday Parties Saturdays Wortendyke Pottery Studio CHILDREN’S CLASSES www.wortendykestudio.com 201-652-5882 * Tuition includes clay, glazes & firing 211 GREENWOOD AVE MIDLAND PARK Help kids avoid the side lines. 9-15-10----WortendykePottery3x(p2) Add eye protection 3col x 3” to your game. Ester for PROOF... from Janine Rev1 FEATURING Protective Sports Eyewear www.LibertySports.com Gift with purchase. while supplies last (corner of Franklin Ave) 240 Godwin Ave Midland Park 201-447-3121 FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1969 Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9:00-5:45, Thursday 9:00-7:45, Saturday 9:00-3:45 www.hrubinopticians.com Located in a Landmark Building, Delivering Quality, Fashion & Service for Over 40 Years!